New Glasgow Subway Trains Now In Service

The new Stadler built trains on the Glasgow Subway are now in passenger service! I went to visit SPT's Broomloan Depot for a closer look in the depot, and ride some trains on the subway ...
SPT Subway Modernisation Information: www.spt.co.uk/about-us/what-w...
There's also an article in the new Modern Railways who also visited the depot about the New Rolling Stock: bit.ly/MRApril24

[@DesiroDriver]

It was a total pleasure to meet you today Geoff. Only wish I’d had a bit longer to chat. I forgot to say, many thanks for the years of entertainment. 😊 Driver Stuart.

[@geofftech2]

Hey Stuart! A pleasure sir, likewise. Always happy to chat and and talk trains! 😊

[@CloudmasterOnYoutube]

We all owe Geoff a thank you for inspiring us all 😊😊😊

[@simonwinter8839]

You met the great man himself? I'm jealous !!

[@jamesjross]

How yous guys feel about driverless? sorry to bring it up... but i was wondering.

[@MikeyCondon-kv7cy]

​@geofftech2 when are u going.to see the new avanti trains

[@RoseRodent]

Despite living in Scotland, i haven't been on the Subway because of the bad accessibility and the old trains couldn't accommodate my wheelchair. Now i have two accessible stations and a wheelchair space I'm off to film an episode of "Both the Stations"

[@Arltratlo]

they have only 2 stations???

[@kittecat963]

​@@ArltratloI think they mean there are only 2 wheelchair accessible stations

[@Arltratlo]

@@kittecat963 so he got only 2 stations!

[@iant9461]

@@Arltratlo Better than none at all. I remember old men dragging themselves along the ground with their bare knuckles in the 70s because they had lost their legs in the war.

[@Arltratlo]

@@iant9461 my uncle got paralyzed in the war, he lived in a small village, got a motor 3 wheeler to get around... i cant remember if i ever talked to my aunt, she been a very quiet woman! looks like the Brits didnt cared for their war invalids!

[@lexinad]

Resident of Glasgow here. These trains are still mythical beasts. Rarely ever see one actually running, but when you do get one the difference is incredible.

[@formercrow5242]

I was unreasonably excited when I ended up getting a new train for my journey! Was bizarre not being deafened

[@lexinad]

@@formercrow5242 Hopefully the novelty lasts for a while! Quite enjoy it, especially the audible sharp intake of breath when it pulls up to the platform.

[@dxvidwoods]

I didn't enjoy it!! I felt when the new train is slowing down at each platform the brakes mean they don't slow down smoothly, it's like when you're on a bus and the driver keeps pressing the brakes and you're rocking, it made me feel sick. Old ones better. Unless it was just the driver I got

[@cameronhutton2811]

Was the same for me for ages but over last 2 weeks been much more seen

[@skyclaw]

There seemed to be a lot of them about a month or two ago, but they’ve since disappeared again.

[@mst4309]

I hope some of the old stock get preserved. Looking at them I’d never imagine how old they are, the shape and livery make them look very slick and modern still.

[@jmasters7502]

Would be nice to showcase them at the Riverside Transport Museum

[@Richardincancale]

They’re only 44-ish years old, the old Clockwork Oranges as we called them!

[@barrivia]

@@Richardincancaleno one ever actually calls it that in person 😂

[@Thatspuremental]

@@barrivianaw it was jst the subway clockwork orange is more a promotional / tourist name

[@TalesOfWar]

I'd be surprised if they didn't retain at least one set for museum duty. That's generally what happens with these kind of things.

[@Phasma]

This feels like it would fit right on the BBC or any news station, wonderful video!

[@geofftech2]

that was my intent, so thank you for noticing!!

[@iceninja46]

The BBC showing a good story from Scotland!?!? Lol...

[@petemenhennet9792]

Thank you Geoff for correctly pronouncing all our station names.

[@Kletterhaus]

The Glasgow Subway has been the cleanest Subway I've ever been on. Even the old trains seem to be kept in great condition.

[@user-wo5ts8lc9k]

You should try some of the Scandinavian ones (Copenhagen, Stockholm). I’ve lived in Glasgow and in Denmark and the metro there is so much futuristic, clean and efficient than here. Trains come no more than every 2-3 mins, it runs driverless 24/7 and it has trains you can actually stand up in!

[@WDH59510]

@@user-wo5ts8lc9k The cleanest metro I've been on was Bilbao in the Basque Country. I think I saw half a croissant on the floor and that was about it.

[@Arltratlo]

its in the UK.... i think we two will see clean as different as possible... i been to Switzerland, i been to the UK... make a guess, which of the 2 countries are clean and which one is an eye sore!

[@Scotmend]

​@@Arltratlo That's rude. Look, I get your point, but you failed to mention the huge population gap between Switzerland and the UK. With more people, keeping things 'clean' becomes tougher. The biggest 'city' in Switzerland is like a medium sized town in England. In Scotland, Glasgow has a population (full time residents not commuters) of 635,000, nearly 6 times the volume of Lausanne, on top of that the population in British cities swells with commuters so that takes it up into way more then the 6x mark. This is of course not even mentioning London which has a population approaching 10 million people and clears well over that with commuters and tourist (more then the entire swiss population). As is always the case, each country has its own strengths and challenges, if you aren't going to at least be civil when discussing other people's nations then honestly keep your opinions to yourself because frankly, you sound stupid and your grammar is terrible, sincerely a Brit/Scot.

[@apollomemories7399]

Athens is immaculate.

[@RHTeebs]

As an American, I keep forgetting how thick the Glaswegian accent is. I had to delve into my days of watching Scottish comedians to understand bits of what Gordon was saying.

[@rosiefay7283]

Yes, some Scottish accents are about as thick as some American accents.

[@alanclarke4646]

@@julianshepherd2038 the subtitling system decided "brakes" are "Brinks" and "new trains" are " nutrients"😂😂😂

[@BaileyMagikz]

i can understand most accents but the moment you blast it through a train speaker / airport tanoy its all french to me even my own accent

[@alyboiman926]

Ngl, but that's quite a soft accent at the very least for greater Glasgow, but then also I've lived in or near Glasgow my whole life as well

[@neonity4294]

As an German, it's usually easy for me to understand english. But in this case... Jesus. Would be totally lost in Glasgow.

[@CloudmasterOnYoutube]

Now the question is, are we gonna hit our head on the doors

[@Aviation_and_transportation]

Yes it still verry low

[@Aviation_and_transportation]

I live in galsgow and they are small

[@gwaptiva]

Yeah, was just gonnae say: wear yer helmet

[@Aviation_and_transportation]

@gwaptiva the warning should say "wear a helmet or hit ya head

[@tamara3984]

Me 5'3" .... what do you mean? 😂

[@desertmodern7638]

Strikingly attractive design. I was unaware of the four-foot gauge. A must-ride.

[@ChrisMiller1994]

I was the site engineer when we built that extension back in 2021, really interesting place to work and saw a lot of the inner workings of the depot. Glad it still looks good!

[@biggussconnus]

Gordon Mackay did a great job explaining things. Seems like a shrunken version of the tube (not often you can say that). Good advances in technology. Definitely going to ride on these next time I'm in Glasgow.

[@nationwidecoinhunt1176]

You’ve spoken to the right people at SPT Gordon is an absolute gentleman. Was on some work experience recently and he was an absolute legend when showing me the ropes and teaching me to use some of the fancy kit they have.

[@shitvideoquality4856]

These new rolling stocks are honestly one of the best looking and futuristic ones we’ve seen in a while! They do kinda remind me of those prototype 1986 tube stocks a little bit. It’s sad seeing all of these classic Metro Cammell trains all around the world go, not just Glasgow, but also the 1973 stocks in London and the M Trains in Hong Kong. All belongs to the same era. They all have that classic Metro Cammell DC motor sounds to them

[@coxallk32]

1973 stock isn't going anywhere anytime soon.

[@sglenny001]

I wish metro cammell got bought up as they had fantastic designs

[@ErkkiMattila]

What a timing. I'm coming to UK and Glasgow next week from Finland and I'll be looking forward seeing both the new and the old trains here, among much more train nerdity.

[@benlewis4241]

You Finns, you crushed my dreams, I took the Elizabeth line for the first time going to Helsinki and was about to be all impressed by our new line and then Helsinki airport station went and blew it all away by being unfairly awesome.

[@Lewiiiiiiiis]

Hope you enjoy! I can't make any promises for the weather I'm afraid...

[@BirbarianHomeGuard]

Gordon’s rainshell and fleece look so comfortable for Scottish weather.

[@fudgeyman99]

This video feels super professional geoff, really great to see the new trains hope to use them soon

[@geofftech2]

Thank you! Most kind 😊

[@solsticepilgrim]

Always enjoy the videos. well done Geoff. Lots of interesting facts

[@andersmllermathiasen8449]

Hi Geoff. Just a reminder that the Copenhagen Metro system is driverless aswell, and has been for quite a few years actually 😁 maybe you should visit one day.

[@nikilas5503]

The Nuremberg U Bahn is too! Only one in germany

[@liamness]

Copenhagen Metro has platform screen doors though. Not sure how they could add that into the Glasgow subway and it seems like a hard requirement for a driverless system. I'll be impressed, in any case, if they manage to make it work with the narrow, curved platforms.

[@DavidKnowles0]

@@liamness curve platforms isn't a problem, lots of curve platforms on the Elizabeth line, it just means the doors have to be custom built for that platform, that feasible for a small network like that, doing it for the whole of the underground would cost billions.

[@ryanocallaghan8833]

South Island Line in Hong Kong. Those trains don't even have drivers' cabs and passengers can stand next to the windows on either end of the trains!

[@ssingfo]

@@liamness The nuremberg metro doesn't have platform doors even on their driverless lines. So it's not really a hard requirement, it's just the much better solution. Nuremberg employs light beams along the platform edge that would detect if something above a certain size would fall into the track and automatically stop a train in front of the platform.

[@kwacker45]

Never replicate the wonderful subway of my era , the sight,the smell the mystique..i miss my childhood

[@mdhazeldine]

I think I understood about 40% of what the guy said, so I put the subtitles on and then understood even less! haha. Classic.

[@TheFrogfather1]

Autogenerated subtitles often cause more confusion!

[@stephengallagher8002]

Don't watch Taggart then.

[@johnmurray8428]

He has a great accent.

[@user-mn4cc6bb7t]

Get some practice in by watching some of Stanley Baxter's old Parliamo Glasgow sketches which are now on KZbin.🙄

[@adidasmanuk]

​@@stephengallagher8002there's been a muurrdddeerr ;)

[@smallmj2886]

I was a bit confused when I saw the title. New Glasgow is way too small to get a Subway. It only has a population of around 9,000. But of course it is new trains for old Glasgow. Hi to all my fellow residents of New Scotland (Nova Scotia).

[@chloebritney9451]

bro it’s been a subway ever since it was introduced lol

[@BisChrisamson]

Glasgow in Scotland has a metro population of almost 2 million people.

[@Anonymoususer_2023]

Nice to see Glasgow having its own new subway trains to replace the old ones that are getting so old and in need of scrap. Very nice and lot modern. Very nice.

[@andrewreynolds4949]

Thank you to Gordon for the excellent explanations and for giving Geoff a thorough tour!

[@dbolt6543]

Gordon reminded me of an ex Glaswegian I worked with. He hated making public speeches at our church where he was the head of the "Finance and Maintenance" committee. He always gave his report in his thickest accent possible. I was the only one who actually understood him so I provided a running translation for him. He appreciated my ability to understand him and brought me on to his committee. I still don't know why they couldn't understand him. One guy who had problems was from Edinburgh.

[@dee74raz]

I could only understand half of what Gordon was saying 😮

[@garyross8661]

The guy from Edinburgh was probably English, everyone else who lives there is!!

[@simmehchan]

I love the old Subway. I haven't had a chance to ride the new trains but they look less comfortable, too bright and the fact it's all one big train could mean it's noisier... Hopefully I'll get to ride it soon and make a proper judgement then.

[@amtrakharry]

I hated the Glasgow Tube trains when I was over there 1992 and probably still will hate them !!! :):):) Let me explain. Being 6'6" tall every morning when would get on them I would forget to duck and almost knock my self out every time!!!😂😂😂 The worst time was when I split my head wide open and ended up with blood streaming down my face looking dazed on my hands and knees . The great people of Glasgow rushed over to me and helped me up and we got the bleeding stopped. Thank you Glaswegians ...

[@derekheeps1244]

Mind yer heid !

[@SergeMatveenko]

1:10 Nice double Subway shot:)

[@Trockenshampooleopard]

1:11 is such a beautiful shot 😂 Well spotted, Geoff!

[@user-eg4dv1bm2e]

Time for some more lines on the Glasgow Subway!!!

[@BisChrisamson]

Not needed as Glasgow has such a large overground network with over 150 stations. To put things into perspective, Edinburgh has less than 10 train stations.

[@user-eg4dv1bm2e]

@@BisChrisamson MAybe we should build a subway in Edinburgh then!

[@dominickirby2568]

New train videos are my favorite!!! So glad to see this video pop up 😊

[@MrAsBBB]

I’m going around my favourite channels and telling them how wonderful and gorgeous they are. Geoff, I discuss your channel with my friends who individually found your channel. Thanks for the absolutely brilliant , fun and also so informative narration you give. It does play up to how my mind works or ours. Just absolutely fabulous. I can’t wait till you get to a million, I think I will organise the party, you will have to do the video… Much love Alex

[@BisChrisamson]

For a city with almost 2 million people you’d think that they would have more underground stations. I did some research and it turns out Greater Glasgow has 186 train stations, this must be why the underground is so small. In comparison, Manchester has 92 stations overall and London has 334. So it really just shows how well connected Glasgow is by rail!

[@Transpennine]

Always a pleasure to see an upload from Geoff!

[@altronixvideo]

A visiting friend who'd bever been to Glasgow asked me if he needed a map for the tube, ha, don't worry you'll not get lost

[@NilZed1]

When I first moved her I woukd sonetines get mixed up, did I come in to town in the inner or the outer? Which one is the right way home? Doesn’t matter

[@iainmorrison4606]

Aye, but you can get stuck somewhere you don't want to be if you get the last subway the wrong way....Govan rather than Cessnock.

[@robertofraser101]

Thanks Geoff for covering this appreciated what you do cheers

[@clangerbasher]

Every time I see the Clockwork Orange I think every village and town through out this land deserves its own underground railway.

[@MrPaulFCockburn]

Anyone who refers to the subway as the “Clockwork Orange” clearly isn’t Glaswegian!

[@clangerbasher]

@@MrPaulFCockburn Oh...........

[@Thatspuremental]

@@MrPaulFCockburnvery obviously it was one guy in the 70s

[@TalesOfWar]

The major population centres should at the very least, like Birmingham, Manchester, Leeds etc. I'd love a subway network around Manchester, Liverpool and Leeds all linked up with our own "Crossrail" heavy commuter line like the Liz line that connects them all up. Imagine the transformation such a network would have on the region? The whole country needs and deserves this kind of investment. The wider economy would absolutely boom if they did this even in just one of these population centres outside of London.

[@Thatspuremental]

@@TalesOfWar i think manchester for the most part is okay with metro link and the trams

[@tamara3984]

I was so fascinated by this tube that I went one stop for the experience in 1999! I am back in Scotland this summer and will try to catch a ride with the new train.

[@robnorth480]

Gordon Mackay mentioned the pumps for the sumps. There's over 20 of them round the netwrok to pump out the water that seeps into the tunnels from various sources. Myself and a colleague compiled all the Operation & Maintenance Manuals for these Sump Pump Sets.

[@andrewsmith-cm9qw]

Old Glaswegian living in London now as a kid in Glasgow I vividly remember the smell of the Subway as you entered ,leather and the smell of the tunnels .

[@guillaumemaurice3503]

Thank you for sharing the video Geoff, it was very interesting. ❤

[@SunshineGaming69]

Always love the content and always will, and I can’t thank you enough Geoff for brightening my day when you upload

[@ILikeHobbies]

Lovely vid Geoff, hope to see more from you!

[@ReecesTrains]

These new trains are looking very nice! Great video, Geoff! I really enjoyed!

[@GeoduckUK]

Thank goodness for subtitles!

[@customtransport2777]

Nice to see you upload a video about transport in Glasgow during a time when I will be travelling on vacation there in one week. When I visit, I will be sure to ride on these thrilling new trains as well as trying out different rolling stocks on the Scotrail network 👍

[@DubloAirfix]

Cool looking trains! Great video, many thanks!

[@tormid100]

I very much enjoyed your video and update. Thank you so much.

[@joshmore7175]

Those new trains are lovely. Superb bits of gear

[@PokhrajRoy.]

The new fleet looks awesome! 👏🏽

[@haggis9185]

Great Vid thanks Geoff, keep up the good work.

[@sofierdblog]

Thanks for sharing.

[@chrissymcmillan5364]

Glasgow resident here who travels on the Subway nearly daily. the new stock trains are fantastic! what a difference to the customer travel experience! I will however miss the old 'shooglie' ones!

[@scottishtrainspotter7209]

Welcome to Glasgow, Going to make another visit to Glasgow very soon, Can't wait to try them out.

[@johnmurray8428]

Next trip to the UK it will be on my agenda. Thank you Gordon and thank you Geoff. Great video, trains look highly modern, Glasgow should be proud.

[@user-lp3wb3vv8n]

Thanks for a quality vid each week or so on trains/transport/uk

[@RossParker1877]

Only the third set of rolling stock since 1896!

[@katrinabryce]

4th I think? There's two different types of train in the Transport Museum plus the old and new ones currently in service. And on the old ones, the middle carriages are newer than the end carriages.

[@me890092]

The museum has two versions of the original carriages. One restored to the way they looked when they were cable operated, and one as they appeared towards the end of their career.

[@MrCmac731]

​@katrinabryce , nope definitely only the 3rd set as the original sets from 1894 ran continuously right up to the closure and the redevelopment in the late 70s early 80s. The reason for the redevelopment was due to the age of the trains as they were struggling to keep the trains running due to their age and lack of spares. Yes there were upgrades from when it changed from the pulley system to electrification ie the gate doors changed to fully enclosed auto door but it was still the same carriages.

[@kjh23gk]

That's astonishing!

[@owenstockwood5040]

@@katrinabryce No, it is the third, as the original cable hauled trains were modified to electric in the 1930s, and then soldiered on until the 1970s, when the whole system was closed for a few years for a complete reconstruction, at which point the stock that's currently being replaced was introduced.

[@guyroebuck8510]

Looks a super system and major improvement. Surprised its just a single loop and no extensions ever! Beautifully presented as always Geof 😊

[@danielnesbitt9565]

In may ways, the Tyne and Wear Metro is the cousin of the Glasgow Subway, mainly through the 70s Subway modernisation and the conversion of BR lines and tunnels built for the Metro. Similar architectural designs were used, and trains were both sourced form Metro-Cammell. The Met-Camm fleets have served both locations well, but were firmly a product of their time, built to a budget and share issues with corrosion (other issues are far worse on the T&W Metro fleet). With the new Stadler fleets being built on both networks, the kinship continues 🙂

[@esjay2011]

Thanks

[@Scott757300]

Timely video - seen one of these split in two on the back of two lorries on the A1 (I think… may have been the M74) on Sunday heading up to Glasgow!

[@awild10]

I was in Glasgow just before Christmas and saw one of these going in the opposite direction so knowing I rarely get up to Glasgow a rode the old train i was on almost a half lap again to catch up with the new one. It really did look and feel very modern.

[@biggie686]

Absolute pleasure. Acted as the Safety Verification Manager from detailed design, through test and chaired the final System Review Panel for putting them into service. Moved on to a new role now but I'll always remember the work I done with SPT on these

[@chrilaur1143]

I’ve been on these a few times now. They are indeed a lovely design and a huge improvement over the old trains. Every time I see one coming into the station, it puts me in mind of EVE from Wall-E.

[@peteking8063]

Great video! Love you Geoff

[@travelswithjess]

Awesome video as always Geoff! 😀

[@hughmnyks]

Great video Mr Marshall! You can sit up front in ALL the trains on the Copenhagen Metro! And on the Siemens U-Line trains in Seoul... Or out back, of course!

[@MrGreatplum]

They look like great trains - the headroom inside looks cosy - can you stand up straight in them, Geoff? 😂

[@AchyutChaudhary]

*I was literally watching your Glasgow Secrets video just a matter of days ago randomly after years Geoff* 😂

[@thebear307]

Another great video Geoff, the new Levenmouth rail link is planned to open on the 2nd June which is the start of Scotrail’s summer timetable, I am really looking forward to the rail opening up.

[@teecefamilykent]

Smart looking trains!

[@Richardincancale]

Clockwork Orange used to be my daily commute from Hillhead to Buchanan Street when it was new last time - 1980-84! Hope it still smells the same!

[@oohkumar]

Absolutely gorgeous trains. Glasgow is so lucky. Gordon is a real gent, it looks those trains are in good hands.

[@bripicsuk]

Love the new rolling stock, the LED lighting on the front reminds me of the new Piccadilly line stock we might see one day 😂 I just ordered my Desktop Departure Board can’t wait to spend some time with it. Love the videos train, bus & tube, keep em coming. Cheers.

[@SchnitzelDaemon]

They look so cool. I've never been to Glasgow but have a reason to now!

[@GeorgeChoy]

Great stuff thanks

[@Sim0nTrains]

Did managed to ride on one last month when I was in Scotland between St. Enoch and Kinning Park and honestly do like them. Great video Geoff.

[@cmtransportvids]

Was waiting for this upload! I was Calum who met you in Polmadie depot! Nice video

[@DavidShepheard]

Thanks for keeping the trains running and lowering the car dependency in Glasgow.

[@geofftech2]

hey Calum!!! lovely to meet you. Polmadie video soon ...

[@Saint_Dan132]

i would have loved to say hello, hope you liked your visit , what a train !

[@CFAbove]

As a Glaswegian originally, I have no bother with the accents, not been on the subway since they were introduced but should be down in the next couple of weeks and looking forward to trying to bag a ride on a new unit and an older one, hopefully a couple get preserved!

[@MonkeyWhoWouldBeKing]

saw them for the first time the other day. they're lovely. excited for a longer sunday service.

[@James_Nicol]

They Look awesome!

[@scottydude456]

Man, stadler has been on a roll recently!

[@ToilerOnTheSea]

Was on one of the new Units just last night on my way from Buchanan St to Hillhead for a gig @ Oran Mor. Old one on the way back too.

[@garethhelliwell9736]

I'm 45 and I never knew Glasgow had a subway. Everyday is a school day.

[@vandal2008]

It's only been 130 years tbf

[@davidg61]

Great video and a pleasure to meet you at Queens parkrun Gregg. Hope to see you in Scotland again soon.

[@geofftech2]

nice to meet you too!! :-)

[@geow6100]

As kids we used to “sneak “ down stairs at Govan cross station and choose which direction to explore, always finishing Copland road ( now Ibrox) station where we had to sneak past ticket desk, though I’m sure they were well aware of whereabouts. Late 50s, happy days 😊

[@Steven-vo4ee]

They're beautiful!

[@trainspotter586]

Nice work Geoff Marshall

[@thomasecosse]

I first experienced the Glasgow underground in 2017, it is a cool experience! Fantastic, only in Scotland!

[@drsteele]

Got my first ride on one of the new trains last week, would love to tell you all about it but it was at Cowcaddens and I was 12 stations into a crawl by that point.

[@luisstransport]

Great video Geoff

[@Dilton94]

Lovely to see :D Still need to give them a ride :P Though big hope for longer Sunday opening times soon :’)

[@thesteelrodent1796]

these trains look awesome. Makes our only 4 year old trains on the Copenhagen Metro look ancient

[@Jabberstax]

They look awesome 👌

[@Thomas1980]

Super good Video! Thumbs Up!

[@pamt7740]

Nice trains design!!

[@RandomTFLupdates-PEPS_FOR_LIFE]

Great video as always geoff!

[@SaturnCanuck]

WOW! They look like spaceships. I also like how they call them Subway -- we call them that in Toronto.

[@GMDpowerman11]

Looks so nice 👌

[@AidanEyewitness]

The new trains are great. I must go and visit before the old trains are finally withdrawn.